SF Recruitment is currently recruiting for a Purchasing Administrator to join one of our growing clients based in Mansfield on a 6 month contract basis. This is a Fixed Term Contract position for 6 months to cover Maternity Leave with an opportunity to go permanent as they have plans to restructure and grow. Full-Time, Monday to Friday in their office in Mansfield. Key Responsibilities Work very closely with the Buyer, Production and Store teams Update and manage product and supplier information in our inventory system. Handle administrative tasks for the purchasing department. Communicate with suppliers regarding orders, deliveries, and product issues. Back to back ordering. Build strong supplier relationships and serve as the primary contact for purchasing department inquiries. Create and send Purchase Orders, analysing historical sales data and trends to forecast future sales and maintain required stock levels. Check invoices against Purchase Orders to identify any invoice/pricing errors - for example overcharges. Essential Strong communication and interpersonal skills, comfortable with daily interactions with both suppliers and team members. Good at managing multiple tasks with a keen eye for detail. Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel along with good general computer skills, with the ability to learn new systems quickly. Exhibits a positive and professional demeanour. Highly organized, prioritizing tasks efficiently. Desirable Experience in purchasing and stock management background Experience within Engineering sector Salary: £24,000 - £25,000 Please only apply if you are available immediately and happy to complete a temporary assignment with the opportunity of it going permanent as the client can move quickly with this role.